Global Courant 2023-04-25 06:55:04
A man from Fort Worth, Texas, was charged with murder on Friday after allegedly shooting and killing a maintenance worker at the apartment complex where he lived, according to reports.
Fort Worth police said Devin Smith, 29, of Fort Worth allegedly pulled a gun during a violent altercation at his apartment complex and fatally shot Carlos Aybar, a maintenance worker.
Devin Smith of Forth Worth, Texas, booking photo (Tarrant County Jail)
Dallas-Fort Worth’s FOX 4 reported that Smith went to the property’s front desk to handle correspondence he had received from management.
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Fort Worth Police Officer Daniel Segura told FOX 4 that he didn’t know what the correspondence was about, but whatever it was, Smith was at the front desk to sort out a problem at the property where he lived.
FOX 4 reported that neighbors believe the meeting happened after an eviction notice.
Flashing lights on top of police patrol car (iStock)
While Smith was speaking with an apartment complex employee, things got heated and the office worker called Aybar to help resolve a tense situation.
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During the encounter, police said, Smith allegedly shot Aybar several times. Aybar was pronounced dead at the scene.
Smith fled to his apartment after the shooting.
Minutes after police arrived, they went to Smith’s apartment and he was apprehended without incident.
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Smith was held on $150,000 bond at Tarrant County Jail, and he is expected to appear in court on May 1.
Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
